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How to Center Copied Layers

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To center a layer while copying it to another document, drag from the layers palette to the other document, but hold the Shift key down while releasing the mouse button. If both documents have identical dimensions, instead of centering, the copied layer will be placed in the exact same position.

Related Resources:
Photoshop Layers & Blend Modes

Compatibility: Photoshop 6 and higher, Photoshop Elements

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